Everton midfielder Osman pens new two-year deal at Goodison

Managerless Everton have received a major boost with England international Leon Osman signing a new two-year contract that will keep him at Goodison Park until 2015.

Osman, one of the longest-serving one-club men in the Premier League, proved his loyalty by committing to a new deal even though Everton have yet to announce a replacement for David Moyes.

Here to stay: Leon Osman has agreed a new two-year deal at Everton

The 32-year-old made an overdue international debut against Sweden last season after being regarded for years as one of England’s most underrated players. His current contract was due to expire in 12 months and Everton were keen to resolve it with Spurs among a number of interested clubs.

Osman’s signature is important for the Merseysiders to prove there is life after Moyes, who has left after 11 years to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Wigan’s FA Cup winner Roberto Martinez is favourite to take over.

Osman scored eight goals from midfield last season and after nearly 350 games for Everton will join Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Ryan Giggs (Man Utd), John Terry (Chelsea), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle) and team-mate Tony Hibbert leading players in next season’s Premier League who have stayed at one club throughout their careers.